Antonio Ray Harvey
Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed Undocumented People to Qualify for Homebuying Assistance
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would allow undocumented individuals unlawfully living in the state to participate in a lottery system that provides up to 20% in down payment assistance or closing costs up to $150,000. Authored by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), Assembly Bill (AB) 1840 was sent to the governor’s desk for signature after receiving a 53-18 vote in the Assembly on Aug. 28.
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would allow undocumented individuals unlawfully living in the state to participate in a lottery system that provides up to 20% in down payment assistance or closing costs up to $150,000.
Authored by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), Assembly Bill (AB) 1840 was sent to the governor’s desk for signature after receiving a 53-18 vote in the Assembly on Aug. 28. The home-loan assistance would’ve allowed individuals to purchase homes through the financing of the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan program.
“I am returning AB 1840 without my signature,” Newsom stated. “This bill seeks to prohibit disqualification of applicants from one of California Housing Finance Agency’s (CalHFA) home purchase programs solely on their immigration status.”
